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Beholden
- Narrated by: Stephanie Domet
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The story begins with Nell, the “spinster on the hill” near St. Peter’s, Cape Breton. Scarred by her own childhood, she swears she could never love a child and that she will never marry, denying herself a life with the man she loves. She’s proven wrong when a baby is born just down the road from her. Her love of little Jane, despite herself, propels us forward through generations trying to untangle their own traumas and secrets. Eventually, we meet Bridie - joyful, kind, capable Bridie - and see her struggling through the echoing pain of those who came before her. Her choices, her bravery, her “nest of wonderful women”, and her ultimate refusal to settle for anything less than love eventually redeem her and everyone around her - even the spinster on the hill.
As real as our own family dramas, Beholden is full of Lesley Crewe’s trademark wit, heartbreaking losses, incredible women with unbreakable friendships and the sweet wildness of Cape Breton.
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- South Shore Rebel
- 2022-11-27
Wonderful story but....
This story is so engaging I could not stop listening but it took me 2 hours to get past the terrible narration. One hears every deep and loud intake of breath, accompanied by tongue clicking and snorting; very little expression and all characters sound the same. The narrator does a great disservice to the author. Fortunately, the story is strong enough that, after awhile, one is able to overlook the distracting throat and nose sounds.
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- TCM
- 2020-08-05
loved this!
I very much enjoyed this story. It made me laugh and cry. There were twists in the story that were not predictable, I could not stop listening.
Please make more of your wonderful books available on audio!
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- Mosmack
- 2024-01-22
Prefect narrator
Listens to the whole book over the course of 3 days. I couldn’t ‘put it down’. I kiss all the characters already
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- Twila Mahar
- 2023-12-16
Enjoyable
I have read other Lesley Crewe books but this was my first audible book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the next one. It’s so we’ll written you feel like you are there in Cape Breton taken it all in.
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- Karen MacRae
- 2023-11-19
Always a great storyteller
This is not my favourite book by Lesley Crewe but it is definitely up there.
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- Natalie Murdoch
- 2023-01-22
Amazing
My first (but not last) book by Lesley Crewe!
The book captured me from the first word! I loved the characters and the story. I felt like I was sitting in a kitchen in Nova Scotia as I listened. I can’t wait to start my next one!
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- R R
- 2022-05-23
Good story, Narration poor
Almost gave up on this book due to the narration. While it did improve in the last half of the book I found it to be very wooden, lacking in feeling and rhythm. The story however kept me listening til the end.
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- Jenn Collins
- 2022-05-02
Amazing
Lesley Crewe delivers with this one! however she always does.
It's captivating and you can't wait to get to the next line.
I can't wait to read it again.
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- Lesley
- 2022-02-08
Cannot get enough!
Such a good story with such a brilliant flow! I love this author and look forward to starting her other book, “ The Spoon Stealer”.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-07-13
Love this author!
This is my fourth Lesley Crewe novel. She is such a fabulous storyteller and as a displaced Cape Bretoner, I just love the settings!! Please bring more of her books to Audible!
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